Wellbeing Resources

I Need Help Now

Call the Samaritans on 116123

Call the BMA Doctors for Doctors Wellbeing Support on 0330 1231245

Access the SHOUT and PH Crisis Support Text Service by texting NHSPH to 85258

I Need Help Soon

The Association of Anaesthetists has a detailed list of wellbeing resources which can be found here.

For NHS Staff:

Practitioner Health: www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk

Bereavement support: 0300 3034434 (8am-8pm)

Our NHS People Wellbeing support: 0300 131 7000 (7am-11pm)

HEWM Professional Support & Wellbeing: psu.wm@hee.nhs.net

For Everyone:

Your own GP

Supportline: www.supportline.org.uk; 01708 765200

Suicide Prevention UK: www.spuk.org.uk; 08006895652 (6pm-3.30am)

For Single Mothers:

There is a national, and regional network of solo female doctor Mums who provide a variety of peer support and signposting. 

Please contact Lucy Green, Consultant Neonatologist for more information (lucy.green32@nhs.net)

For Financial Concerns:

Please see the Finances page

Wellbeing Training and Education

The Science of Wellbeing - free online course

The Science of Well-Being by Yale University | Coursera

Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid | Coursera

Suicide Prevention by the Zero Suicide Alliance

Free online training from Zero Suicide Alliance

Useful websites:

Mind - www.mind.org.uk

Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

SP UK - www.sp-uk.org.uk